Bishop Darrell, thanks so much for sharing. I can relate to the anxiety you were feeling. What a blessing that God boldly answered your prayers. I found your combination of evangelical and sacramental wording rather 'cool'. FYI, the few times we have met at Synod, I also found you to have a sacramental, charismatic spirit. (You are a great preacher.)
… this brings back a rush of memories brother… you remain in my prayers. We knew it would be hard with great challenges … but we know God is greater. If I can help just ask…
Thank you for sharing so clearly and with great vulnerability. May God continue to grant His peace over your mission. Look forward to connecting in God‘s time.
I have found in those times almost an inability to formulate thoughts only the total dependence on God through the blood of Jesus. Repeating the Name of Jesus, rebuking the devil in the Name of Jesus, but most importantly I believe is to cry out to God as you did, acknowledging His power to save. Roy described it as a glimpse of Hell! It comes when God is acting mightily through what you are doing or what God will accomplish through you.
Bishop Darrell, your letter brought tears to my eyes. I am so sorry you had that experience but as you said, with God all things are possible. I am happy that your prayer brought peace to you. Blessings.
So glad to hear from you…and yes, we will talk. I’ll set something up today. But in the meantime, perhaps pray like this:
O gracious God, my mighty Fortress and ever-present Help, who calms the raging storms and brings peace to troubled hearts; grant me, I pray, such confidence in your unfailing love and steadfast presence that all my anxiety, fear, and distress may melt away in the warmth of your embrace; so that I may breathe freely in the spacious dwelling of your peace, finding in you my refuge and strength. Through Jesus Christ my Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
(Did you say you were not to be mistaken for someone who was chiasmatic? Did you mean charismatic? The word chiasmatic led me down a long rabbit trail trying to figure out what it was and if I was one too. :)
Bishop Darrell, thanks so much for sharing. I can relate to the anxiety you were feeling. What a blessing that God boldly answered your prayers. I found your combination of evangelical and sacramental wording rather 'cool'. FYI, the few times we have met at Synod, I also found you to have a sacramental, charismatic spirit. (You are a great preacher.)
… this brings back a rush of memories brother… you remain in my prayers. We knew it would be hard with great challenges … but we know God is greater. If I can help just ask…
Thank you for sharing so clearly and with great vulnerability. May God continue to grant His peace over your mission. Look forward to connecting in God‘s time.
Bless you and thank you Chris!!!!
I have found in those times almost an inability to formulate thoughts only the total dependence on God through the blood of Jesus. Repeating the Name of Jesus, rebuking the devil in the Name of Jesus, but most importantly I believe is to cry out to God as you did, acknowledging His power to save. Roy described it as a glimpse of Hell! It comes when God is acting mightily through what you are doing or what God will accomplish through you.
You are in my prayers
Gwen
Bishop Darrell, your letter brought tears to my eyes. I am so sorry you had that experience but as you said, with God all things are possible. I am happy that your prayer brought peace to you. Blessings.
So glad to hear from you…and yes, we will talk. I’ll set something up today. But in the meantime, perhaps pray like this:
O gracious God, my mighty Fortress and ever-present Help, who calms the raging storms and brings peace to troubled hearts; grant me, I pray, such confidence in your unfailing love and steadfast presence that all my anxiety, fear, and distress may melt away in the warmth of your embrace; so that I may breathe freely in the spacious dwelling of your peace, finding in you my refuge and strength. Through Jesus Christ my Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
(Did you say you were not to be mistaken for someone who was chiasmatic? Did you mean charismatic? The word chiasmatic led me down a long rabbit trail trying to figure out what it was and if I was one too. :)